At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and analysis to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.
- Company: Well-established organisation in Liverpool with a high-performing finance team.
- Benefits: Salary of £70,000 - £80,000, hybrid working, and enhanced pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant exposure to senior stakeholders and career development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape financial strategy during a period of growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with FP&A experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation to recruit a Head of FP&A on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Liverpool City Centre, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a high-performing finance leadership team and play a key role in driving business performance through strategic planning, insightful analysis and effective financial decision-making. This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business and will be instrumental in shaping financial strategy during an important period of growth and development.
The Opportunity
As Head of FP&A, you will lead the planning and analysis function, providing commercial and financial insight to support strategic business objectives. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the annual budget, forecasting and long-range planning processes
- Producing high-quality board packs, management reports and performance analysis
- Delivering meaningful financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Developing financial models to support investment decisions and business initiatives
- Driving continuous improvement across forecasting, reporting and planning processes
- Partnering with operational leaders to challenge performance and identify opportunities for growth
- Monitoring business performance against key financial and operational metrics
- Supporting strategic projects, commercial evaluations and transformation initiatives
- Leading scenario planning and risk analysis to support decision-making
- Managing and developing a high-performing FP&A team
- Building strong relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance
About You
We are keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
- Significant FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering experience
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- Experience influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
- A track record of leading budgeting and forecasting processes within a complex organisation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A proactive and commercially focused mindset
What's on Offer?
Salary of £70,000 - £80,000
12-month fixed-term contract
Liverpool City Centre location
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Enhanced company pension scheme
Head of FP&A in London employer: Accountable Recruitment
Join a well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Chorley, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your clients and manage a diverse portfolio. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering continuous development opportunities and a collaborative environment that values your contributions. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we are dedicated to making your career both meaningful and rewarding.
